Hotel ibis Paris Gare du Nord La Fayette (Paris, France)

Visitors were upbeat about the rooms for being clean and comfortable with cosy beds and effective soundproofing. Many admired the pleasant city views from some rooms. Plenty of reviewers felt they got fair value for money as the room rates were competitive for the neighbourhood.

This hotel's central location made it a popular and convenient choice for city breaks owing to the proximity of Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est for regional and international mainline trains as well as services direct to Paris airports. Furthermore, it was a short walk from several metro stations, enabling quick and easy access to sightseeing, museums and attractions across the French capital. Guests also liked the proximity of shopping areas, a wide choice of dining options and many northern Paris attractions.

Reviewers expressed positive opinions about the friendly, efficient, obliging and often multilingual personnel, who went the extra mile to ensure guests had an enjoyable stay. Travellers also liked the outdoor garden and seating area. The plentiful and tasty continental breakfast was reportedly a reasonably-priced option in the mornings.

Although many visitors found the rooms more than adequately comfortable for a short getaway, some critics claimed certain rooms and en suite bathrooms were pretty small.

Breakfast was sometimes chaotic during peak periods, according to several diners. Furthermore, latecomers were occasionally disappointed to discover that certain food items had run out by the time they got there.

There was occasional criticism from some quarters over minor cosmetic maintenance issue in certain rooms such as tired-looking furniture or dated decor.